1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1988 Acura Integra
To start off, 1988 Acura Integra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Acura Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Acura Integra (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 1988 Acura Integra | |
| Make | Ford | Acura |
| Model | Festiva | Integra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4355 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1665 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
